Reasons why it is not Healthy to Eat before Sleeping

We all know that eating before bed is bad for our health in many ways. But there are days that it is very difficult to abide this rule. It may be because it has become a habit or because of irregular eating patterns. It is important to learn the specific reasons why it is not proper to eat before going to sleep. Eating before sleeping has many negative effects in the body. Below are some of the probable consequences of indulging to food before turning in.

Gaining Weight

The calories of the food intake hours before going to sleep causes weight gain as compared to the calories of the food intake a couple of hours before. It is only proper to avoid foods high in fats, sugar, and calories before sleeping because these foods will remain in the body while you are asleep which causes vast weight gain. Plus these types of foods are also appetite boosters that will leave you to eat more. Overeating can eventually lead to obesity.

Heartburn

There have been many cases of heartburn that led to sudden death. Beware of acidic foods and drinks especially before going to sleep because this is the main cause of heartburn. When the acids stored in the stomach gets up the esophagus you will feel your chest burning and tightening up. Some examples of foods and drinks that can cause heartburn are soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, foods deeply fried, and the likes.

Triggers Asthma

If you have asthma, it is preferable to avoid too much food intake before bed. It has been proved through research that eating before sleeping can complicate asthma conditions. You will more likely experience bronchial and gastro esophageal reflux symptoms that can causes suffocation, wheezing, and coughing.

Insomnia

A lot of people suffer from sleeping problems particularly insomnia. Insomnia is the term for not being able to sleep. Having too much food and drinks before sleeping is also a common cause of difficulty in sleeping. To achieve a good night sleep, it is recommended to avoid caffeine, sugar, and alcohol hours before going to bed. If you are hungry, you can have a glass of milk or cereal instead of having those kinds of foods.

To avoid the four consequences discussed above, it is vital to watch the food intake hours a while before going to bed. There is so much at stake if you keep it a habit to eat the wrong kinds of foods before going to bed.

Yvonne started her Fitness Career at the age of 18 years old. Currently, she is only 22 years old, Fitness & Nutrition is her ultimate passion that can keep up all night and raise up early in the morning. She started working part-time at the age of 14 and by 17, she decided to make a change in her life by starting a fitness & nutrition business of her own. To find out more about Yvonne, click here.

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At the age of 25, Yvonne Bon is the founder of Fit Club, a Fitness club made affordable and accessible to everyone. The concept of Fit Club is to make her participants’ wellness goal achievable through effective workouts at an affordable price. In fact, the success of Fit Club has seen itself made available to almost any Singaporean, finding itself across 28 different locations in Singapore with more than 1000 clients working out in a Single night.

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